Fuel storage

[RandyT]

Just had local fuel supplier pump 200 gallon into my 300 gallon overhead tank yesterday morning.

 

[mmancuso13]

TnAndy, nice setup

 

[Diggin It]

My setup is dedicated shed with 500gal gas and 300gal diesel in loft for gravity feed. Both are stabilized with PRI products (PRI-G and PRI-D + biocide). Shelves below hold oil, fuel cans, etc.

Fuel is bulk delivered by farm co-op or local fuel distributor, depending on price at the time.

Yes, but not everybody has millions in disposable cash laying around.

One question though ..... if a spark goes wrong, how will you get anywhere near that extinguisher? With the money you spend on things, I'd think you'd have a gas station island type system with a remote pull box to activate it.

 

[Big Barn]

Having my diesel tank filled AS WE SPEAK. Walked out to snap a picture on this beautiful early “late summer morning”. I guess the driver knows better to MAIL the invoice to the office and not spoil my morning





Don’t forget your additives.

 

[houser52]

I'm getting ready to pick up a 100 gallon transfer tank from TSC in the next few days and put it in the shed.

The 275 gallon tank that sits on my place has been there for 40+ years and I'm pretty sure it has rust, trash and who knows what else in it. Having bought a new M7060 back in June, I don't want to take a chance of getting any of that gunk into it so a new clean smaller tank might be my best option. I may have to fill it up more often but a smaller tank will also insure that I'll have fresh fuel.

 

[mikeh19d]

I want to thank everyone for their feedback. So, based on this feedback I'm still on the fence. Unfortunately I have a few variables that are impacting my decision, cost, how the container will be filled, how long will the "bulk" fuel last (it will be treated), what is a reasonable amount to keep onsite and all the other unseen . I guess I'll have to chew on it a while and keep fill'ner up with 5gal cans until I get pinned between a rock and a hard spot and have to pull the trigger... ugh.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I used the 5 gallon cans about 3 times before I realized that one slip while trying to balance on the tire and frame might cost me a huge doctor bill or wife a funeral. I searched Craigslist and found the first of 2 of the 100 gallon rectangular tanks complete with pump and hose. I let my brother in law have the first one to put at his place which is just across our pond from my place. I had not moved from Houston at the time so not much need for fuel for my tractor. By the time I got my shop built, I had found another 100 gallon tank/12v Filrite pump with filter,hose and auto shut-off nozzle. Since I planned to keep mine inside my shop on a concrete floor, I installed some steel caster wheels on the tanks feet where they were designed to be bolted down. I then could roll it wherever I needed to fuel and then get it out of my way. It has been about 10 years now and the pump and tank are still pristine, no trash, condensate etc have ever been in the tank and I don't use any additives. I think as long as the tanks are kept inside where temperature doesn't fluctuate much, no condensate forms, thus no algae dangers. My TOTE tank is still about 3/4 full but it is getting close to time to move the pump to the TOTE tank for a refill.

IIRC, my steel tanks with pumps cost me $300-350 each and have been well worth the cost. I put a standalone battery next to the tank with a permanent batteryminder attached to keep it charged. Battery is now 6 years old and going strong.

 

[nybirdman]

Average (compact 30-40 h.p.) uses maybe 1 Gallon per hour and normal use is maybe 75-100 hours per year so ;are you going to store maybe two year of fuel?Up North we have to go to "winter blend" so if you purchase in the summer;you have a potential problem with fuel gelling in the winter.
I purchase 10-20 gallons at a time and try to use it up and keep it fresh.
Commercial users and farmers buy in bulk;doesn't make much sense for the "week-end" warrior.
Note;mine are used year-round and put maybe 125 hr./year.

 

[TractorGuy]

I also wonder if the fuel company would pump into a tote container. My supplier has no issue with pumping into my 55 gallon oil drums though.

Hard to beat 55 gallon drums for cost. I have two and I use a $65 12V pump to transfer fuel to my tractors. I made a pickup tube out of PVC that works well for me.

 

[Threepoint]

Yes, but not everybody has millions in disposable cash laying around.

One question though ..... if a spark goes wrong, how will you get anywhere near that extinguisher? With the money you spend on things, I'd think you'd have a gas station island type system with a remote pull box to activate it.

Ouch! Do I sense some serious tank envy?